Hillsdale Range and Training Facility — Local services in Paola

I'll echo what so many others have said. The RSOs are awesome! They let my family shoot here on the day before Thanksgiving, which is, of course, a Wednesday. Normally this range is not open on Wednesdays, but they opened it up just for us and a few other folks who showed up. Amazing guys. I was blown away with their kindness and accommodations. I had a small Sig P238 that my 12 year old grandson was so anxious to try, and he loved shooting it. These guys go so far out of their way to make sure you're safe and that you also have a great time! Amazing. I was also blown away with the aiming and shooting help one of the RSOs gave my grandson! He was so kind and carefully guided him to improving his hold on the firearms. This turned out to be one of the best things we experienced this Thanksgiving week. We will surely come back again and again. Great range and even...

As anyone who frequents ranges knows, finding good ones can be quite a struggle. If you're reading this rest assured that Hillsdale is a fantastic choice for anyone in the KC metro area. The price is VERY reasonable and for all you get in return a TREMENDOUS value! Not only is the range exceptionally clean and well-cared for, but they have bag rests, carpet covers for the concrete shooting tables, spotting scopes for your convenience and at the 200 yard range - a GOLF CART you can use to change your targets!

Additionally, on the day we went (9/20/2024) we had 3 different RO's all of whom were great - very helpful, kind and not at all fuddy - if you were concerned with that.

If you are looking for a public range in the KC metro area, especially one with longer than the usual 100 yards I cannot recommend Hillsdale Range enough, we will definitely be...

Bar none, one of the best public ranges anywhere. There is a distinct difference between Hillsdale and a place like Parma Woods. Everyone is pleasant and helpful while maintaining a safe atmosphere, unlike the regimented feel at the Missouri ranges.

I've never had a bad experience a Parma, but you can just feel the tension in the air like during the strictly schedule target changes and the MO conservation cops patrolling the line. At Hillsdale it cooperative safety and target changes are somewhat controlled by shooters and their agreement to go down range when everyone is ready. Target boards are 4x4 feet allowing for more targets and long shooting times.

If you run into Keith Holley say hello. He is a wonderful person and...